May 20 (UPI) -- MLB launched an investigation on Monday into claims that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher used an illegal bookie to gamble on sports, a source familiar with the ...

MLB investigators will request an interview with Fletcher at some point, but he has the right to refuse cooperation if he can claim he could be the subject of a criminal investigation.

An MLB investigation into ex-Angels infielder David Fletcher’s alleged ties to the illegal bookmaker at the center of the Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal is reportedly underway.

David Fletcher, 29, is hitting .244 in 31 games this season for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.

Currently under investigation over gambling ties, David Fletcher is getting the opportunity to pitch in the minor leagues.

If MLB's investigation concludes Fletcher did, in fact, place bets through the illegal operation, the punishment will be at the discretion of the commissioner's office, according to AP.

MLB has reportedly opened an investigation into former Angels infielder David Fletcher for gambling on sports with the same bookmaker who took bets from Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter.

MLB opened an investigation Monday into allegations that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher gambled with an illegal bookie, an MLB source told ESPN.

Major League Baseball opened an investigation Monday to look into allegations that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher placed bets through an illegal bookie, ESPN reported.